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Zotero Cover Grid

by JuKang80 · github.com/JuKang80/zotero-cover-grid

Visual APA 7 Cover Grid view with smart PDF caching for Zotero 10 (Gecko 140 ESR)

Zotero Cover Grid isn't graded yet: we're still checking where its network code sends data. It works with Zotero 7–10, 11 beta. Last checked 6 Nov 2026.

Interface & lookCiting & writing
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Downloads a .xpi file (0.02 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
In useAn estimate of how many copies of Zotero have it: Zotero downloads each new version once for every copy that has the plugin, so we count the downloads of its most-downloaded recent release. Rounded. Plugins that update from outside GitHub count low.
1
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
34
ReleasesVersions published on GitHub. Everyone who has the plugin downloads each one again, which adds up in Downloads.
18
StarsPeople who starred the repository on GitHub: a rough measure of interest.
0
ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
1
LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
MIT
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Atlas gradeNot graded yet
because we're still checking where its network code sends data
Applies to v0.2.7, released 5 Nov 2026Code checked · not yet tested in a live Zotero
What we found in the codeSets the gradeThe worst finding in these three areas sets the grade.
Code transparencyReadable code; not yet checked against the published sourceThe developer uploaded the release file from the JuKang80 account. We haven't yet checked whether this file matches the public source code.UnknownWe couldn't check this yet.
Updates
Updates come from this project's GitHub repositoryThe update address offers this version
Where your data goesUses the network; we couldn't tell whereMediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install. One medium finding makes the grade B.
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Powerful capabilitiesWorks with files on your computerLowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Low concern (1)
Works with files on your computer
Before you installShown, not gradedFacts to help you decide. They don't change the grade.
Works withZotero 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 betaUpdates automatically
Zotero 7 ✓ worksZotero 8 ✓ worksZotero 9 ✓ worksZotero 10 ✓ worksZotero 11 beta ✓ works
What you'll needNothing extra detectedDetected automatically from its code
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MaintenanceActive · last release 5 Nov 20261 contributor
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LanguagesDocumentation in EnglishInterface: English and Korean
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What it does

Description coming soon. We haven't written a summary yet. The line above is the developer's own description; the developer's README is linked above.

What you'll need

Detected automatically

We haven't detected any setup requirements. That isn't the same as none: check the developer's README.

Where your data goes

We found: uses the network; we couldn't tell where.

Other plugins that do this

Matched on what they do

For the same job, work with Zotero 10 and graded B or better. Closest match first.

  • A
    ZoteroThumbLibrary

    Replaces the library table with a grid of PDF thumbnails, EPUB covers and image previews.

    Matches “grid of pdf previews” · 87 downloads · Active · Zotero 9–10
  • B
    Cover View for Zotero

    Adds a cover grid view beside Zotero's list view, with a toolbar button to switch between them, plus a Cover column with thumbnails.

    Matches “cover view” · 214 downloads · Active · Zotero 7–10
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Install Zotero Cover Grid
–Not graded yet
  1. 1Download the plugin fileDownload v0.2.7.xpi · 0.02 MB
  2. 2In Zotero, open Tools › Plugins
  3. 3Click the gear, choose Install Plugin From File… and pick the file
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